Palworld

Palworld with the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B370 presents a striking imbalance between a high-end CPU and a low-power integrated GPU. The data shows a combo that ranks near the bottom of the database, and the measured frame rates reveal a system where the graphics solution is the overwhelming bottleneck at every resolution and settings level tested. The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor with a 25 W TDP, 1280 shading units, and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. This pairing in Palworld yields playable results only at the lowest settings and resolution, with the GPU's performance ceiling clearly defining the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and tells a clear story about where the limiting component lies. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 76 at 1920x1080 to 50 at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction, and then to 28 at 3840x2160, a 63% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The Intel Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply not enough to feed the 4K pixel pipeline, and the data reflects that struggle.

At Medium settings, the scaling is slightly less steep but still pronounced. The average FPS goes from 62 at 1080p to 41 at 1440p, and then down to 23 at 4K. The minimum FPS at Medium settings tells an even more telling story: 52 at 1080p, 35 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K. The gap between average and minimum FPS widens as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU is not just slower but also less consistent at higher resolutions, likely due to memory pressure from the system-shared memory architecture. The High settings tier shows a similar trend, with 47 FPS at 1080p dropping to 31 FPS at 1440p and 17 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra settings tier is almost unplayable at any resolution, with 36 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and a paltry 13 FPS at 4K. The fact that even 1080p Ultra cannot maintain 30 FPS indicates that the Arc B370 is completely overwhelmed by the game's highest visual fidelity. The 4K Ultra result of 13 FPS is a 64% drop from the 1080p High result of 47 FPS, highlighting how the combination of high resolution and high settings creates a compounding performance penalty. The data strongly implies that the Intel Core i7-13700K is never the limiting factor here; the GPU is the sole constraint, and its performance collapses as the pixel workload grows.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Palworld?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average FPS exceeds 60, and only at Low settings (76 FPS). At Medium settings, 1080p yields 62 FPS, while 1440p and 4K fall to 41 and 23 FPS respectively. For a smoother experience, 1080p is the clear choice, as higher resolutions push the Intel Arc B370 beyond its capabilities.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% slower), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% slower). The Arc B370 is also 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating very low performance relative to the broader database.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K holding back the GPU?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong; for example, it scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 45887 in Passmark multi-thread. Given that the GPU scores in the 5th percentile, the CPU has ample headroom. The frame rates are consistently low across all settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU limitation.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Palworld?

A: The combo ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, confirming that this specific pairing is not well-suited for Palworld at the tested settings and resolutions.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Palworld?

A: The data indicates no. At 4K, the highest average FPS achieved is 28 at Low settings. Medium settings drop to 23 FPS, High to 17 FPS, and Ultra to 13 FPS. These results are far below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, and even the 30 FPS threshold is only barely crossed at Low settings.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS goes from 47 at 1920x1080 to 31 at 2560x1440, and finally to 17 at 3840x2160. This represents a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, illustrating the GPU's severe scaling limitations at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this combo in Palworld is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average FPS of 76. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. While Medium settings at 1080p also provides a respectable 62 FPS average, the Low setting offers a significant margin of safety and is the only tier without a reported minimum FPS below 60.

At 1440p, the data shows that Low settings (50 FPS) is the only viable option for a semi-playable experience, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for a survival game where quick reactions matter. At 4K, no settings tier achieves a consistent 30 FPS, with Low at 28 FPS being the highest average. The Ultra settings tier is uniformly poor, with the best result being 36 FPS at 1080p, which is still below the 60 FPS target.

The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, users should stick to 1080p Medium settings. This gives an average FPS of 62 and a minimum of 52, which is playable. However, for the most consistent frame pacing and to avoid any dips below 60 FPS, 1080p Low is the safest choice. The Ultra preset appears to be a poor value for this hardware, as it only delivers 36 FPS at 1080p and drops to 13 FPS at 4K, making it unsuitable for anything other than static screenshots.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Palworld with this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low settings preset delivers an average FPS of 76. Medium settings at 1080p averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings at 1080p drops to an average of 47 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p averages 36 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low settings averages 50 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High settings at 1440p averages 31 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p averages 24 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low settings averages 28 FPS. Medium settings at 4K averages 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High settings at 4K averages 17 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K averages 13 FPS.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings are the fastest, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Low being roughly twice as fast as Ultra in terms of average FPS. For example, at 1080p, Low is 76 FPS versus Ultra's 36 FPS, a 111% advantage. At 1440p, the gap is 50 FPS versus 24 FPS (108% advantage), and at 4K, it is 28 FPS versus 13 FPS (115% advantage). This consistent ratio suggests that the settings presets scale the GPU workload in a linear fashion, but the absolute performance is so low that even the best case scenario at 4K is barely playable.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the variance increases with resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 52 FPS (16% below the average). At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 35 FPS (15% below the average). At 4K Medium, the minimum is 19 FPS (17% below the average). This indicates that the frame pacing becomes slightly less stable at higher resolutions, which could contribute to a less smooth experience. The maximum FPS for Medium settings also scales down predictably, from 71 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p and 26 at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear performance bottleneck in this configuration. Its specifications paint a picture of a low-power integrated solution: a 25 W TDP, a 3 nm process node, and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its memory is listed as "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This architecture is fundamentally limited for gaming, as it must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth and has a relatively small number of execution units.

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its lowly position. Its only recorded benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 1184. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning 95% of tested GPUs perform better. Its nearest rivals are all older, low-end parts from a decade ago, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. The deltaPct values against these rivals are all within 1.4%, indicating that the Arc B370's performance is essentially equivalent to these legacy products. This is a stark contrast to the CPU, which scores in the 89th percentile.

In Palworld, the GPU's limitations are exposed at every turn. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (13 FPS) is a direct result of the GPU's low fill rate and texture rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s, respectively. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is insufficient for the game's shader complexity at high resolutions. The system-shared memory is another critical weakness; as the resolution increases, the demand for memory bandwidth grows, and the shared architecture likely causes contention with the CPU, leading to the observed frame drops. The data shows that the GPU is not just slow; it is fundamentally outclassed for this game at any setting above the absolute minimum.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end desktop processor that is vastly more capable than the GPU paired with it. It features 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency) and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has a 125 W TDP. The benchmark data shows that this is a very strong processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 45887. Its average benchmark score is 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Palworld, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation, AI, and physics, which are substantial in a survival game. The 16 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for this task, as evidenced by the fact that the measured FPS does not vary significantly with settings changes in a way that would indicate CPU limitation. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS across different resolutions, as the CPU workload remains constant while the GPU workload changes. Instead, the FPS drops dramatically from 1080p to 4K, confirming that the CPU is not the limiting component.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (0.5% faster). This places the i7-13700K in a competitive position among high-end processors. The data indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to push a much more powerful GPU. In this specific combo, the CPU's potential is entirely wasted, as it is waiting on the Arc B370 to render each frame. The high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and the large L3 cache are irrelevant to the final frame rate because the GPU is the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B370 in Palworld ranks 2706 out of 2944 tested combinations. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's extremely low performance, which drags down an otherwise powerful CPU. The combo's rank is a stark illustration of how a single weak component can define the entire gaming experience.

The data shows a massive disconnect between the CPU and GPU capabilities. The CPU is in the 89th percentile, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. This is an extreme mismatch. The combo rank of 2706 suggests that almost any other GPU, even a modest discrete one, would likely result in a better Palworld experience than this integrated solution. The fact that the GPU's nearest rivals are all from the early 2010s underscores how outdated the Arc B370's performance level is for modern gaming.

In practical terms, this rank means that the combo is unsuitable for Palworld at any of the tested settings, except for the very lowest at 1080p. The 4K results are all in the teens or low 20s in terms of FPS, and even 1440p struggles to maintain 50 FPS at Low settings. The only configuration that provides a smooth experience is 1080p Low, which yields 76 FPS. The data suggests that this combo would be better suited for less demanding games or for esports titles with very low graphical requirements. For Palworld, the measured results indicate a severely compromised experience that fails to leverage the powerful CPU's potential.